Borough votes to keep some streets one-way, year-round
BELMAR — The borough council voted Tuesday to keep streets east of Main Street, from 13th Avenue south, one-way, year-round, citing safety concerns and...
New fire safety inspections offered to homeowners
BELMAR — Belmar’s Office of Fire Prevention is offering residents a free fire safety survey under a new community risk reduction program.
“Home inspections provide...
‘Bartoberfest’ called off after Belmar legal threat
BELMAR — A "charity bar crawl" set for Oct. 21 was called off Friday after borough officials threatened legal action against the organizers, saying...
Google augmented reality program explored in class
BELMAR — Students of Belmar Elementary School have seen the ocean floor, Leonardo Da Vinci’s inventions, as well as World War I and World...
Rain puts a damper on the Belmar Octoberfest
BELMAR — The rainy day had a heavy effect on the attendance at Sunday’s Octoberfest in Belmar. Large gaps of missing vendor tents accentuated the...
One-way may be all year for some Belmar streets
BELMAR — All Belmar streets east of Main Street, from 13th Avenue south, would remain one-way, year-round under an ordinance being considered by the...
Body of Belmar man recovered off coast of Barnegat Light
BARNEGAT LIGHT — The body of a 30-year-old Belmar man was recovered approximately one mile off the shore of Barnegat Light on Tuesday morning, police...
Beach death and many rescues reported over the weekend
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — First responders said Monday that a 60-year-old man was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon, after being pulled from the water off...
From the Atlantic, Hurricane Jose damages fishing pier
BELMAR — Hurricane Jose took a nasty swipe at Belmar during high tide on Tuesday, causing damage to The Belmar Fishing Club pier, which...
Venue change denied in Sarah Stern murder case
FREEHOLD — Liam McAtasney, accused of killing 19-year-old Sarah Stern and dumping her body from the Route 35 bridge in Belmar, was unsuccessful in...